I met Daniel at Panera while enjoying a chai latte and getting ready to bounce back into my work following a week of vacation. It was a strange meal, perhaps because Daniel and I haven't dined together since 1986 when I colored pictures of him in a lion's den. This book was not really discussed in seminary, and, if I recall, was never an assigned reading. My limited knowledge told me to pair it with Revelation due to the prophecy found in both. I saw a bit of a connection, but struggle to explain how these two prophetic parings create a meal. I'm sure if I found a commentary to help me along, the passages would be more clear. But, my mission this month is not to understand every passage, learn every Hebrew word, or make every connection between books. It is to sample all the flavors the Bible has to offer, like a whirlwind tour of foods from around the world. I will learn to appreciate the individual ingrediants that make up the meal another time.
What do we do with passages that simply don't speak to us? Is it a sign that we should dive in and learn more about the flavors, and textures presented? Or, do we move on to another text that is more palatable? I'd be interested to hear your insights, dear readers.
I was refreshed by a brief visit to my familiar friend Matthew. Not only have I read the Gospels on my own, the lectionary cycle does bring them to light at least once every three years. This makes dining with the Gospels like reconnecting with an old familiar friend.
Not feeling to inspired today, so I'll keep it short. All the while knowing that God will
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
Pastor Tracy
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